Fashion home decor and personal accessories for fall with these easy DIYs, perfect for cooler weather.

Jaunty Firewood Carrier

Jaunty Firewood Carrier

Carry out a seasonal chore in style with a log sling that costs less than $15 to make!

Step 1: Turn a canvas bag ($4.99; hobbylobby.com for stores) inside out, then use a seam ripper to undo the gusseted corners. Using scissors, cut the bag along the side seams so that it lays completely flat when open.

Step 2: Lay the bag wrong side up. Using a pencil and a ruler, draw and 8 1/2-inch diagonal line across each of the bag's corners. Cut the bag along the lines, as shown; discard corner pieces. Then, fold each cut edge over by 1/4 inch and topstitch in place.

Step 3: Cut a piece of faux bois oilcloth ($8 per yard; oilclothbytheyard.com) that measures 18 1/4''L x 13 1/2W. Flip the bag right side up, then lay the panel across the bag's middle section, as shown. Using bright-orange thread, topstitch the panel in place along its edges.

Step 4: Reinforce the handles by folding each strap back on itself. Clamp or pin the strap in place, then stitch it together. Repeat for the second strap.

Dish Out Some Hospitality

Dish Out Some Hospitality

Greet guests with this charming alternative to a fall wreath. Simply apply a layer of chalkboard paint to the inside of an old tray, then add autumn branches and bittersweet berries for a seasonal finish. (Swap in evergreen and holly for the holidays!)